Fundraising as Relationship Building: A Practical Training for Nonprofit Leaders
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About the event
Fundraising is more than asking for money — it is about building trust, communicating vision, and cultivating relationships that sustain community impact over time. This session explores practical, relationship-based approaches to fundraising that nonprofit leaders can apply immediately.
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Fundraising is more than asking for money — it is about building trust, communicating vision, and creating meaningful relationships that sustain community work over time.
This interactive training will help nonprofit leaders strengthen their fundraising confidence, sharpen their storytelling, and build practical strategies for long-term sustainability. Participants will explore relationship-based fundraising, donor stewardship, community engagement, and effective fundraising communication through facilitated discussion and hands-on activities.
Designed for organizations of varying sizes and experience levels, this training emphasizes accessible, values-based approaches that participants can immediately apply within their work.
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Fundraisers' Forum. The Santa Fe Community Foundation proudly offers the Learning Hub as an educational space for nonprofit board, executive directors, staff members, and donors. Each year, the Hub offers dozens of events, workshops, and learning circles that promote leadership, skill building, and peer-supported growth
Development Directors and Fundraisers: Are you looking for a community where you can truly grow, share ideas, and find solutions with others who understand the unique challenges of fundraising? We invite you to be part of a new monthly gathering designed just for you.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Angel Charley
Angel Charley
Angel Charley is a New Mexico State Senator, strategist, and facilitator whose work centers on community-centered leadership, systems change, and relationship-building. In addition to her legislative work, she leads Desert Rain Strategies, a consulting practice focused on communications, facilitation, and organizational strategy at the intersection of culture, policy, and community impact.
Angel brings extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, Tribal communities, and public sector partners across New Mexico. Her facilitation style is interactive, grounded, and action-oriented, helping groups move from reflection and relationship-building into practical implementation.
Her fundraising training approach reframes fundraising as trust-building, storytelling, and long-term community engagement rather than transactional “asking.” Participants leave with practical tools, clearer messaging, and actionable strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Meet the people leading the conversation
Angel Charley
Angel Charley
Angel Charley is a New Mexico State Senator, strategist, and facilitator whose work centers on community-centered leadership, systems change, and relationship-building. In addition to her legislative work, she leads Desert Rain Strategies, a consulting practice focused on communications, facilitation, and organizational strategy at the intersection of culture, policy, and community impact.
Angel brings extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, Tribal communities, and public sector partners across New Mexico. Her facilitation style is interactive, grounded, and action-oriented, helping groups move from reflection and relationship-building into practical implementation.
Her fundraising training approach reframes fundraising as trust-building, storytelling, and long-term community engagement rather than transactional “asking.” Participants leave with practical tools, clearer messaging, and actionable strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Leadership and Workplace Dynamics
With Magdalena Karlick
Through a mix of interactive activities and practical discussion, participants will explore and define respect, boundaries, and responsibilities in their work environment. The session will also introduce key concepts related to stress responses, workplace dynamics, and how these show up in day to day interactions. Continuing education units (CEUs) will be provided at no cost.
Celebration & Sacred Commitment
This session is part of a transformative two-year program, designed for women of color leaders in northern New Mexico's nonprofit sector.
Funder Panel
With panelists Diane Hamamoto, Santa Fe Community Foundation; Linda Candelaria-Dodd, Con Alma Health Foundation; Louis Jeantete, The Encantado Foundation; Michelle Gutiérrez, Ph.D., W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Henry Rael, McCune Charitable Foundation; Moderated by Marsie Silvestro
Join representatives from foundations and philanthropic organizations serving northern New Mexico for a conversation about today's funding landscape. Panelists will share their funding priorities, application processes, and perspectives on emerging community needs while offering participants the opportunity to ask questions and build a deeper understanding of how to cultivate strong, lasting funding relationships.
